Homework
Homework/Extended Learning is recognised as an essential part of learning at Latimer as it can help students to make more rapid progress in their studies.
All homework is logged on Show My Homework which students, parents and carers and staff all have access to.
In 2017 to 2018 homework will be set for each subject as detailed below:
Homework Timetable 2018 to 2019
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Year 7 and Year 8 |
Year 9, 10, 11 |
Sixth Form |
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Core Subjects English Maths Science Psychology |
Once per week including ‘My Maths’ for Maths and Reading Log for English |
Minimum once per week Once a fortnight (Year 9) |
3 hours per week Plus compulsory wider reading for English and Science |
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Performing Arts Drama Music Dance |
Twice per fortnight for all subjects |
Ongoing personalised HW |
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Design Technology Art |
Once per term – DT Once per fortnight – Art |
Once per week |
3 hours per week |
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Humanities Geography History RS |
Once every 3 weeks |
Twice per fortnight |
3 hours per week Plus compulsory wider reading |
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ICT/BS/Media Faculty |
2 projects a term – ICT |
GCSE/BTEC courses in Faculty: once a fortnight |
3 hours per week |
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Travel and Tourism |
Once a fortnight |
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French |
Weekly vocabulary learning. |
Year 9: Weekly vocabulary learning and one skills activity per fortnight Year 10/11: Weekly vocabulary learning and one skills activity per week |
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PE |
GCSE/BTEC courses: twice per fortnight |
Ongoing personalised HW |
'Aspire', our homework support session runs daily in the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) from 3.15pm to 5.00pm and is supervised by two members of staff. All students are welcome to attend.
Below is a link to some information that may support parents and carers: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents/secondary_support/